Decorated Spice Cookies
Description:
These Decorated Spice Cookies hold a special place in my heart as they are a cherished Christmas tradition in my household. Every year, as the holiday season approaches, I eagerly anticipate the joy of baking these delightful treats. What sets these cookies apart is their timeless, old-fashioned flavor that evokes feelings of nostalgia and warmth. While there are many spice cookie recipes out there, none quite capture the essence of these beloved treats.
Cook Time: 1 hour and 20 minutes
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour and 50 minutes
Recipe Category: Dessert
Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, Christmas, Oven, < 4 Hours
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 40.3
- Fat Content: 1.9g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.3g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 25mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 5.4g
- Fiber Content: 0.1g
- Sugar Content: 1.5g
- Protein Content: 0.4g
Yield: Approximately 96 2-inch cookies
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 cups | Flour |
| 2 tsp | Ground ginger |
| 1 1/2 tsp | Ground cinnamon |
| 1 tsp | Ground cloves |
| 1 cup | Margarine |
| 1 cup | Sugar |
| 1/2 cup | Dark corn syrup |
Instructions:
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Sift Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves. This step ensures that the spices are evenly distributed throughout the dough, imparting maximum flavor to each cookie.
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Cream Margarine and Sugar: In another bowl, cream together the margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. This process incorporates air into the mixture, resulting in a softer, more tender cookie texture.
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Add Corn Syrup: Stir in the dark corn syrup until well combined. The corn syrup adds sweetness and helps to bind the ingredients together, giving the cookies a chewy texture.
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Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing until a smooth dough forms. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough cookies.
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Roll Out Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to a thickness of 1/8 inch. This ensures that the cookies bake evenly and have the perfect balance of crispiness and chewiness.
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Cut Into Shapes: Using cookie cutters of your choice, cut the dough into various shapes. Traditional holiday shapes like stars, trees, and bells are perfect for festive occasions.
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Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the cut-out cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving some space between each cookie to allow for spreading during baking. Bake for approximately 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned.
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Cool and Decorate: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, unleash your creativity and decorate the cookies with icing, sprinkles, or any other decorations of your choice.
These Decorated Spice Cookies are not only a delightful treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes. Whether enjoyed as a festive snack or given as homemade gifts, they are sure to spread joy and cheer to all who indulge in them. Make a batch of these timeless classics and create lasting memories with your loved ones this holiday season! 🍪✨
